New Western Melbourne assistant coach, John Anastasiadis has promised an exciting brand of football is coming to the A-League expansion side after being announced as part of their inaugural coaching staff for next-season.

Melbourne City midfielder, Riley McGree is hoping that one day he can find himself one day nominated for a FIFA Player of the Year award after being among the worlds best upon his nomination for a Puskas Award last year.

As the newest edition of the Asian Cup kicked off in the United Arab Emirates over the weekend, the thrills, spills and excitement of the tournament was back on display with a highly entertaining start to the newest edition of the continental tourney.

A top of the table defining night of A-League action saw Adelaide United get back to winning ways with a first-half blitz being enough to dispatch their long time rivals and Perth Glory putting title contenders, Sydney FC to the sword with an impressive 3-1 win at home.